Sneaker News In October of 2012, Dwyane Wade blazed a trail in the business of signature shoes by joining Chinese brand Li-Ning on a gargantuan partnership. While hardly the first athlete to join a sportswear label from the Far East, Wade did so during the peak of his career, forgoing extension offers from Jordan Brand to make his own way.
In 2022, the Li-Ning Way Of Wade celebrates its 10th Anniversary with the most innovative iteration yet. Featuring full-palm Li-Ning Boom technology and a midsole stack that consists of a carbon plate and rubber outsole, the WOW 10 weighs in at just 372 grams in size 9.5, marking the lightest Way Of Wade to date. The re-designed upper is inspired by planetary orbits, biological evolution, and geological evolution, and civilization inheritance — all of which combine to form a rich upper that details the journey of Wade through his championship-winning career and journeys post-NBA career.
Officially revealed in two colorways — the black “Sunrise” and white “Blossom” — the Way Of Wade 10 will see on-court representation by brand athlete D’Angelo Russell, while Wade’s son Zaire will sport the silhouette during his continuing voyage to the pro ranks.
Full release details of the Li-Ning Way Of Wade 10 “Sunrise” and “Blossom” will be revealed soon.
